Robotic Process Automation based on OpenSource
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Argues that RPA can be built on existing open source test tools rather than closed suites, using Selenium and Appium as core engines, with a commercial platform open-sourced to orchestrate deployments across contact centers and legacy apps. Reports typical automation setup and maintenance account for 80% of cost and claims experienced open-source teams deliver solutions 3–4× faster. Platform is production-tested over four years with finance and insurance customers and prioritizes interoperability.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:05Automation history and open source
- 3:35Test automation and RPA evolution
- 7:33RPA use cases and market convergence
- 10:03DevOps and open source in RPA
- 12:38Business versus community views
- 14:03Open source RPA tools
- 15:49Interoperability and open standards
- 17:57Benefits of open automation
- 18:18Open source collaboration
- 20:10Cost savings with open source RPA
- 22:00Closing remarks
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